Beauty
Beauty news, makeup reviews, skin care products, trends and advice from The Irish Times
Five new beauty products to put a spring in your routine
From sheer-matte lipstick and serum foundation to a chic eyeshadow palette
This new Irish brow product delivers salon-worthy results at home
I’m a brow-product obsessive, but Kim O’Sullivan’s latest innovation from her Brow Aid brand stopped me in my tracks
New and noteworthy Irish spa experiences to reset, refresh and restore
Simone Gannon rounds up the latest spa and beauty experiences from Galway to Dublin
Brilliant one-and-done make-up products to get you through January
Simone Gannon on the time-saving winners that make her make-up effortless
2026’s biggest beauty trends: LED devices, salmon DNA injectables and the return of bronzer
Minimalism is key across every beauty category, from make-up and skincare to body care and beyond
Sephora to open first store on island of Ireland
Beauty retailer Sephora teases ‘iconic moment’ with new store to open on February 12th
Simone Gannon: My favourite refillable beauty and hair products I’ll repurchase in 2026
From cleansers and lipsticks to perfume and shampoo, you can save waste – and money – by choosing refillable options
Last-minute beauty gifts that still deliver the ‘ooh’ factor
Simone Gannon’s expert picks for presents that feel personal, even when time is short
My favourite beauty products in 2025, from big hair spray to a viral perfume
Hair, skin, make-up – these seven standout products earned permanent spots in my kit this year
Sparkle and shine: great products for long-lasting, fabulously festive make-up
Simone Gannon’s top picks for long-lasting glam
Radiance wrapped up: Irish skincare and beauty gift ideas for Christmas
There are lots of amazing home-grown cosmetics and skin-kind brands to choose from
Aimee Connolly: ‘I’m not ready to sell – I want to be a top 10 global beauty brand’
The founder of Sculpted by Aimee is leading the Irish beauty boom, but scaling a global brand means bigger ambitions and bigger scrutiny
Beauty queens: the women behind Ireland’s booming make-up, skin and hair brands
From wellness care to eyelash masks, these five women reveal how their collections came to hit the shelves
Gorgeous Irish beauty gifts to give (and get) this Christmas
Simone Gannon: From skincare and candles to haircare and more, these presents are sure to surprise and delight
How to quickly revive tired, stressed skin this festive season
A simple skincare guide to depuffing and rehydrating in a hurry
Brilliant beauty experiences to gift for Christmas
From bespoke facials and perfume workshops to luxurious spa days and hands-on masterclasses, these are the gifts sure to elicit an ‘ooh’ this festive season
Seven of the best beauty advent calendars to buy for Christmas, from €70 to €650
Festive countdown treats for self-care devotees and those who could use a gentle reminder to treat themselves
The best skincare and make-up products for eczema sufferers
It’s Eczema Awareness Month, and dermatologist Dr Bernard Ho explains why this often misunderstood condition is more than just dry skin
How to layer your skincare in the right order: An expert step-by-step guide
Beauty Masterclass: Simone Gannon’s practical guide to applying your skincare products in the correct order
Review: The new travel-friendly cushion compact you’ll actually use – and love
Sculpted by Aimee’s new foundation delivers on glow and practicality
Simone Gannon: These are the three fragrances I’m always asked about
From viral skin scents to long-time favourites, these are the perfumes that always earn compliments
Hair is the only part of the body we can easily and endlessly revise - it grows back
Rare though it is, when we actually achieve it, it makes all the fussing feel worth it
Skincare: Do pimple patches work, or are they just a quick fix?
Two skincare experts on whether these tiny transparent patches are a quick fix or just a cover-up for bigger issues
‘Blush stacking’ will give your cheeks a fresh flush. Here’s how to do it right
In the first of a new monthly Beauty Masterclass series, Simone Gannon explains her favourite technique for complexion-lifting blush
From scalp to skin: new autumn beauty launches from Irish brands
New arrivals from Ground Wellbeing, Remi Scalp Care, Kash Beauty and others
Simone Gannon: Victoria Beckham’s ‘guilt-free foundation’ is skincare in disguise
Powered by Augustinus Bader’s TFC8 technology, The Foundation Drops promise luminous coverage with serious skin benefits
How to refresh your make-up in under five minutes - without starting from scratch
A few clever techniques (and the right multitasking products) can revive your make-up without the need for a full re-do
Three unique new spa treatments to try in Ireland, with prices starting from €145
From Castlemartyr Resort to Ballyfin Demesne, these new treatments are worth knowing about
The best make-up products for your summer holidays, from blush to tinted serums
Sculpted by Aimee and Charlotte Tilbury products among versatile, space-saving favourites to bring on your next trip
Sam McKnight on reinventing haircare – and breaking it down in the compost bin
With the ‘world’s first’ compostable hair oil, Sam McKnight is trying to do better, while still delivering what matters most: great hair
My tried and tested skincare routine for flights
Land with plump, hydrated skin every time you travel with this step-by-step in-flight routine
Dr Sam Bunting: ‘By 40, your skin has half the energy it had at 20. It can’t respond the same way’
Skincare brand owner and dermatologist reveals the beauty of a pared-back routine, and her hero skin ingredient
The best fake tan products for a summer glow
Simone Gannon share the tanning staples she keeps coming back to, and what they say about how we use fake tan in 2025
Celebrity make-up artist Katie Jane Hughes brings her beauty brand to Ireland
Make-up artist Katie Jane Hughes – Dua Lipa’s tour MUA and and social media star – simplifies professional beauty with KJH Brand
